Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
birching	19	19
bird	8	8
birdbath	17	17
birdbaths	18	18
birdbrain	17	17
birdbrained	20	20
birdbrains	18	18
birdcage	17	17
birdcages	18	18
birdcall	17	17
birdcalls	18	18
birddog	14	14
birddogged	20	20
birddogging	23	23
birddogs	15	15
birded	11	11
birder	10	10
birders	11	11
birdfarm	18	18
birdfarms	19	19
birdfeed	16	16
birdfeeds	17	17
birdhouse	16	16
birdhouses	17	17
birdie	10	10